MAR8141 : Introduction to Offshore, Subsea and Pipeline Engineering (Inactive)
MAR8141 : Introduction to Offshore, Subsea and Pipeline Engineering (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Zhiqiang Hu
- Lecturer: Professor Stuart Edwards, Dr Yongchang Pu, Dr Narakorn Srinil, Dr Cees van der Land, Dr Sharon Velasquez Orta
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
A1: To introduce the fundamentals of offshore engineering, subsea engineering and pipeline engineering.
A2: To introduce offshore, subsea and pipeline systems, including exploration, production, development, design,
commissioning.
A3: To introduce the economic requirements, safety and environmental issues.
A4: To provide the latest engineering knowledge in the context of offshore survey and the hydrocarbon
production chain.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Offshore oil and gas development.
2. Offshore survey: principles and technologies of offshore survey.
3. Potential flow theory and overview of ocean environmental conditions.
4. Reservoir geochemistry and chemical processing.
5. Fundamentals of pipelines.
6. Drilling Engineering.
7. Subsea structures, installation and field architecture.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
IKO1: The key players and their roles in the offshore, subsea and pipeline (OSP) industry;
IKO2: Know the key process of offshore oil and gas production;
IKO3: Understanding of the basic hydrodynamic and structural knowledge and principles in this field;
IKO4: The main components of OSP field architecture and facilities;
IKO5: The fundamental processes and regulations about design, installation, operation, control and maintenance
of OSP facilities;
IKO6: The future development of the OSP industry.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will develop the following subject specific and intellectual skills:
ISO1: Identification of key issues and principles of offshore, subsea and pipeline engineering;
ISO2: Integration and evaluation of information and data from a variety of sources and within a variety of
scientific and engineering disciplines;
ISO3: Capability and skills of design and investigation for an OSP structure, select design parameters and
critically assess a construction programme.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Examination Revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Examination |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Online teaching materials including recorded lectures, complementary materials, notes and quizzes. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Assessment preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Present-in-Person tutorial |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Present-in-Person lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | One taken home assignment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Technical visit to offshore industry. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 32:30 | 32:30 | Independent study on lecture materials and general reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MAR8091 | Fundamentals of Offshore, Subsea and Pipeline Engineering |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The use of small group teaching and the provision of lecture material as the principle teaching method is an effective means to provide students with the acquisition of the sizeable and detailed knowledge base and facilitate the understanding of the module material. Tutorials allow in person interaction, reinforcing knowledge and providing feedback.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | M | 100 | 1.5-hours exam at the end of the block-teaching week in S1 |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | One taken home assignment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination allows students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession of subject specific insights.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR8141's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR8141's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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